1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 603 | Statesman |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |